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🧸 Product DE LU March 6, 2026

Vevor — Chain Sling

Four-strand chain sling consisting of one hanging link, two intermediate links, four mechanical links, four chains and four grab hooks with latches. Grade 8 chains with a nominal diameter of 8 mm. Chain length: 2 m. Announced load capacity: 11 000 lbs. Product sold online, in par...

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Vevor — Chain Sling
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The sling can break during normal use and cause injuries to the user.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 144 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A chain sling made by Vevor is a metal lifting strap used to hold heavy loads.

What's happening? The sling may break while you are using it, which can hurt the person lifting the load.

Does this affect me? If you use this chain sling in Germany or Luxembourg, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the sling and ask your local store or a safety expert for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The sling can break during normal use and cause injuries to the user. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097938

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What is this product recall alert about?
Vevor — Chain Sling. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The sling can break during normal use and cause injuries to the user. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Luxembourg.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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